Bitter melon tempura

 

Ingredients 

- 1/2 bitter melon (halved lengthwise)

- Oil for frying, to taste

- Cherry tomatoes, 2-4

- Salt, to taste

<Batter>

- 1/3 cup flour

- 2 quail eggs

- 3-4 tablespoons cold water

<Preparation>

- Slice the bitter melon into 5mm slices and remove the seeds and pulp.

- Combine the quail eggs and cold water for the batter in a bowl, sift through a sieve, and add the flour. Mix quickly until just a few loose flour particles remain.

- Preheat the frying oil to 170°C.

[Directions]

1. Lightly coat the bitter melon with flour (not included in the recipe), then dunk it in the batter and deep fry in 170°C oil. Drain and serve in a serving dish, garnish with cherry tomatoes and salt.